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Bennett vs Matthew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matthew

Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English French Italian Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#33
Total SSA Count
7,078
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Bennett Rank #60
Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #60 for Bennett.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bennett or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Bennett at #60 in the United States.

What do Bennett and Matthew mean?

Bennett means "blessed" (Latin origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Bennett and Matthew boy or girl names?

Bennett is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.

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